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North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles, vows tough stance on U.S.

World Mar 10

North Korea fires ballistic missiles into sea after the U.S. and South Korea began military drills

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

World Nov 11

Aftermath of a Russian missile attack in Kryvyi Rih
Russian drone and ballistic missile attack kills at least 6 civilians in Ukraine

Officials say Russian glide bombs, drones and a ballistic missile have smashed into cities in southern and eastern Ukraine, killing at least six civilians and injuring about 30 others.

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

World May 07

FILE PHOTO: A Tu-160 heavy strategic bomber flies during the Victory Day parade above Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2015. Russia marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe on Saturday with a military parade, showcasing new military hardware at a time when relations with the West have hit lows not seen since the Cold War. Photo by Grigory Dukor/Reuters
What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia announce it would hold drills?

Tactical nuclear weapons for use against troops on the battlefield are less powerful than nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles that can destroy entire cities.

By Associated Press

World Mar 15

The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. Photo by Lisi Niesner/REUTERS
US, G-7 allies warn of new sanctions if Iran provides ballistic missiles to Russia

Iran's U.N. Mission said last month there are no legal restrictions to prevent it from making ballistic missile sales.

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

World Jan 04

Russian missile and drone strike in Kyiv
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Russia attacks Ukraine with ballistic missiles provided by North Korea, U.S. says

A White House spokesperson said U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Moscow has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and fired at least one of them into Ukraine on December 30. The U.S. is now concerned Iran will soon agree…

By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart

May 16

Ukraine thwarts Russia’s ‘exceptional’ missile assault on Kyiv

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Ukrainian air defenses, bolstered by sophisticated Western-supplied systems, thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital, officials said.

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Mar 27

North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as U.S. sends aircraft carrier

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier and its battle group have begun exercises with South Korean warships hours after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles in an apparent protest of the allies' expanding drills.

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Nov 17

South Korea says North fired suspected long-range ballistic missile toward sea

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters. The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launch was made on Friday but gave no further details.

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Nov 17

North Korea fires missile after threatening ‘fiercer’ military response

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

North Korea has launched a short-range ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, hours after it threatened "fiercer" military responses to the U.S. bolstering its security commitment with allies South Korea and Japan.

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Nov 08

WATCH: Pentagon confirms surface-to-air system arrived in Ukraine

By Associated Press

Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Tuesday said, as announced in July, a U.S. allotment would provide the NASAMS to Ukraine, but he did not give any indications on whether any Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) have also arrived in…

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